Microsoft Office SpecialistCertification Preparation

The first quarter sequence also transfers directly into the following traditional programs:

Administrative Assistant
2 Year Degree Program

Possible Career Opportunities:

Administrative assistant

Executive assistant

Receptionist

Office manager

Information specialist

Office assistant

Many other office positions

General Business
2 Year Degree Program

Possible Career Opportunities:

Manager

Sales account executive

Human resources

Financial planner

Claims representative

Bank officer

Office Assistant
1 Year Certificate Program

Possible Career Opportunities:

Receptionist

General office clerk

Records management clerk

Data entry clerk

Office assistant

Customer service assistant

Administrative/Computer Specialist
2 Year Degree Program

Possible Career Opportunities:

Management information specialists

Technical support specialists

Office managers

Information processing supervisors

End-user managers

Business & Software Applications
1 Year Certificate Program

Possible Career Opportunities:

Any entry-level business position

Library & Information Services
1 Year Certificate Program

Possible Career Opportunities:

Reference librarian

Archives specialist

Library media specialist

Library support staff

What would my schedule look like?

1st Quarter of Courses taken with the same students in each class.

BT 100 - Beginning Keyboarding-1 Credit (If needed)

BUS 122 - Business Math-3 Credits

CAPPS Class - Word, Excel, or PowerPoint-2 Credits

CAPPS 100 - Beginning Computer Skills-2 Credits

BUS 280 - Human Relations in Business-5 Credits

If you finish early and have time, you can add additional Computer Application (CAPPS) courses!!
(You can take up to 18 credits total per quarter)

Flex Tech Frequently Asked Questions

When can I start my courses?- New courses start every quarter.

When will the other Flex programs be available? - We are hoping to add a second section of courses to Flex Tech starting fall 2014. We will update our site as soon as they are available.

Can I take Flex Tech courses and traditional online or in-person courses at the same time?- Not at this time. Currently the Flex Tech courses are being offered as a cohort or block of courses.

How much do Flex Tech courses cost?-
Flex Tech courses have the same tuition rate as regular SFCC courses. Please refer to the current fee schedule page for
current tuition and fee rates.

What kind of funding is available for Flex Tech courses?
- Flex Tech courses have the same funding options as other SFCC programs and courses. Courses can be paid for using
financial aid, military education benefits, scholarships, grants, and employer-funded tuition assistance/reimbursement funding.

Commers, Ken; Instructor

Fall of 2010 began my path as a full time instructor at the Spokane Falls Community College. My primary duty is being Coordinator/Lead
Instructor of the Business Math Center where we offer various levels of Business Math. However, I also have the opportunity to teach a
variety of lecture based courses within the Business Management and Business Technology Division. Among my favorite are the Business Math
lectures for I-BEST and Flex Tech programs.

I grew up in Thompson Falls, MT, a small logging community in the northwest. After graduation I served a tour in the US Army and then
returned to attend the University of Montana where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Business Education.

My career in teaching began at the high school level and included coaching junior high football. Years later I began working with adults
as one of the first full time instructors at the Muckleshoot Tribal College outside of Auburn, WA. After four years there and completion
of a Master of Science in Adult Education and Organizational Leadership from the University of Idaho, and went on to working for the state
college system in many capacities. In 2005 my journey led to Spokane to become a manager of WorkFirst CJST programs within the IEL. Ultimately,
I realized how much I missed the classroom and daily interaction with students.

Freeman, Stephanie; Instructor

My name is Stephanie Freeman, and I am an instructor in the Business Technology Department. I completed my bachelor’s and master’s in
Business Administration from Gonzaga University and also have a Master’s in Teaching from Whitworth University. The combination of my
Master’s in Business Administration and Teaching allowed me to pursue both of my passions at the same time by teaching business in a
college setting. I have taught a variety of classes within the BT Department and have also taught for the Business Department at SFCC
and the School of Business at Gonzaga University. Perhaps two of my favorite responsibilities at SFCC are being part of the I-BEST and
Flex Tech teams. I started teaching at SFCC in 2010 and hope there will be many more!

Hogan, Lenaya

I was born and raised in Spokane. I received my AA from Spokane Falls Community College. After that, I went on to receive my BA in psychology from
Whitworth, followed by my MA in Organizational Management and MA in Education from the University of Phoenix.

I taught for Central Valley school district for five years, mostly in middle school. I also taught Critical and Creative Thinking and Skills for
Learning in an Info Age for the University of Phoenix for five years. I came to SFCC in 2013 to work with the Flex Tech program. I am very blessed
to be where I am now. I truly enjoy working with students to help them achieve their dreams.

Kennedy, Nancy; GB, FM Instructor

Educational Background: I attended SFCC and transferred to the University of Southern California to finish my Bachelors in Business Administration
Degree with a minor in Marketing. Then I accepted a position which entailed traveling the U.S. helping businesses market themselves and I enjoyed
this for several years. We traveled from Maine to Texas to Wisconsin to California and had many adventures.

Settling down in Spokane next, I located the perfect company to work for, Group Health. I was, and still am, passionate about the quality of healthcare
provided by Group Health and I was always proud to represent this company as the Sales and Marketing Director, Eastern Washington/North Idaho. I enjoyed
this position for over 20 years. And again, I was able to travel to corporate offices of large corporations in other states in order to represent Group Health.

Seven years ago, a professor/friend needed me to teach Marketing and Human Relations at SFCC. I agreed to this, began teaching and found that I was
driven to stay in order to work with more students. For me, helping students learn ideas and information that will serve them throughout life is
absolutely the best profession. And I look forward to working with all students in this adventure.

Roth, Linda; Instructor (Department Chair)

Linda has been a faculty member with the Business Technology program at SFCC since 1993. She currently teaches courses in office
procedures, office management, job search skills, and professional internships. She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees
from EWU and her Ph.D. from Utah State University.